Ecology Action

06/01/2026

If rising gas costs are putting a pinch on your every day commute, an EV might be the answer to help balance your budget. The best part? Our team of local advisors can help you find grants and rebates to lower the cost of a new or used EV. Check out our free 1:1 EV Assistance program: https://hubs.li/Q04jGQn40

05/29/2026

Join us on June 13 for Community in Movement at Pinto Lake Park (front gazebo) for a joyful afternoon of movement, wellness, and community connection! ✨

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a full day of free activities for all ages, including:
-E-Bike Demo hosted by Ecology Action
-Chill Zone for Relaxation hosted by Growing Greatness
-Family Game & Play Zone hosted by Gardenia and Growing Greatness
-Bike Repair hosted by Ecology Action
-Wellness Coaching hosted by Watsonville YMCA

Event Program
1:00 PM – Event Opening + Community Blessing hosted by White Hawk Dancers
1:30 PM – Community Bike Ride on the Green Valley Trail
2:00 PM – Yoga hosted by Gardenia
2:30 PM – Zumba hosted by Gardenia
3:00 PM – Group Hike/Walk hosted by Growing Greatness
3:30 PM – Line Dancing Finale – Everyone Welcome!

Come celebrate movement, health, and community with us!
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Acompáñanos este 13 de junio en Comunidad en Movimiento en Pinto Lake Park (gazebo principal) para disfrutar de una tarde llena de movimiento, bienestar y conexión comunitaria.

Invita a tu familia, amistades y vecin@s para disfrutar de actividades gratuitas para todas las edades, incluyendo:
-Demostración de bicicletas eléctricas organizada por Ecology Action
-Zona de descanso y relajación organizada por Growing Greatness
-Zona de juegos y actividades familiares organizada por Gardenia y Growing Greatness
-Reparación de bicicletas organizada por Ecology Action
-Coaching de bienestar organizado por Watsonville YMCA

Programa del Evento
1:00 PM – Bienvenida al evento + bendición comunitaria con White Hawk Dancers
1:30 PM – Paseo comunitario en bicicleta por el Green Valley Trail
2:00 PM – Yoga con Gardenia
2:30 PM – Zumba con Gardenia
3:00 PM – Caminata grupal con Growing Greatness
3:30 PM – Gran final de baile en línea – ¡tod@s bienvenid@s!

Ven a celebrar el movimiento, la salud y la comunidad con nosotras

05/27/2026

Celebrating Difference-Makers in Our Community! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize Raphael Hebert and Marisol Diaz of Ecology Action as awardees at the 2026 Be the Difference Awards, hosted by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County. The inspiring ceremony took place on May 20th at The Grove.

Marisol Diaz was honored for her incredible leadership in community engagement—coordinating a program of 70+ volunteers and 35 interns/service learners who contributed over 3,000 hours in 2025 to support Ecology Action programs.

Raphael Hebert was recognized for his hands-on impact, supporting bike repair events and the Santa Cruz Bikeway, including updating signage to make cycling safer and more accessible for all.

Thank you both for going above and beyond to strengthen our community—you truly are making a difference!

05/26/2026

Our Resilient Central Coast (RCC) team recently led the first in a series of Resiliency through Food workshops. This session, titled “Regrowing Your Groceries,” focused on how to grow food in small spaces using grocery scraps and items you already have at home. 🥕📦🍎

Thank you to our partners, Santa Cruz Community Gardens and the community organization Hardcore Compost, for helping make this a successful event!

Our next event will be a webinar on food preservation on June 9th at 7pm. In partnership with UCANR Master Food Preservers, we will talk about simple ways you can make your groceries last longer and reduce food waste. Please register at the link here https://hubs.li/Q04hngh80

You can also learn more about Resilient Central Coast here --> https://hubs.li/Q04hn7pW0

05/22/2026

Bicycle Film Festival will be in Santa Cruz on June 6, presenting 3 international short film programs at the Colligan Theater in the Tannery Arts Center. Starting with Cinematic Shorts at 4 PM, Urban Bike Shorts at 6 PM, and Adventure Shorts at 8 PM, experience worldwide cycling culture and meet your fellow bike and film enthusiasts!

Full Festival Passes are $35, Individual Programs are $22.
Tickets are available here: https://hubs.li/Q04hmBYH0

05/21/2026

What would it take to make Capitola easier and safer to walk and bike?🚶🚲
The City of Capitola is developing its first Active Transportation Plan to create a more livable community where people of all ages and abilities can move safely, conveniently, and enjoyably.
Now’s the time to weigh in. → https://hubs.li/Q04hmSWQ0

¿Qué se necesita para que Capitola sea más fácil y segura para caminar y andar en bicicleta?🚶🚲
La Ciudad está desarrollando su primer Plan de Transporte Activo para crear una comunidad más habitable, donde personas de todas las edades y habilidades puedan moverse de forma segura, conveniente y agradable.
Ahora es el momento de participar.

The City of Capitola is developing and Active Transportation Plan for safer, more connected neighborhoods. Your experiences can help guide improvements for all ages and abilities.

05/13/2026

Pedal Palooza! 🚲
An all-ages bike celebration for the whole community!

Join Ecology Action, the Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD), and community partners for Pedal Palooza, a FREE bike festival with activities for riders of all ages and skill levels!
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Bay View Elementary School
Pedal Palooza is designed to celebrate biking while promoting safety, confidence, and access for our community.

💙 About the Program:
This event is made possible through funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and is presented in partnership with Ecology Action and the Santa Cruz Police Department.
✅ FREE event
✅ All ages welcome
✅ Helmets encouraged

Bring your family, your friends, and your bikes — and come celebrate safe, joyful biking together!

*Bikes provided courtesy of Ecology Action.

🚲 ¡Pedal Palooza! 🚲
Una celebración ciclista para todas las edades y toda la comunidad

Acompaña a Ecology Action, el Departamento de Policía de Santa Cruz (SCPD) y socios comunitarios en Pedal Palooza, un festival GRATUITO de bicicletas con actividades para ciclistas de todas las edades y niveles de experiencia.

📅 Sábado, 16 de mayo
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Escuela Primaria Bay View

Pedal Palooza está diseñado para celebrar el uso de la bicicleta mientras se promueve la seguridad, la confianza y el acceso para nuestra comunidad.

💙 Sobre el programa:
Este evento es posible gracias al financiamiento de la Oficina de Seguridad del Tráfico de California (California Office of Traffic Safety – OTS), a través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), y se presenta en colaboración con Ecology Action y el Departamento de Policía de Santa Cruz.
✅ Evento GRATUITO
✅ Todas las edades son bienvenidas
✅ Se recomienda el uso de casco
Trae a tu familia, a tus amistades y tu bicicleta — ¡y ven a celebrar juntos una experiencia ciclista segura y divertida!

*Las bicicletas son proporcionadas cortesía de Ecology Action.

05/06/2026

Our Complete Streets initiative was recently featured on a Seymour Marine Discovery Center podcast, with insights from Matt Miller, Director of Mobility Transformation, on what it takes to design streets that work for everyone. 🚶🚲🚌🚗🛣️

If you’re interested in safer, more connected communities and the real-world impact of thoughtful street design, this conversation is well worth a listen.

👉 Watch the full YouTube episode:
https://hubs.li/Q04fGG6h0

Santa Cruz is squeezed between the mountains and the sea, there is simply no more land to expand roads for more cars. Matt Miller, Director of Mobility Trans...

05/01/2026

Bike Fest is HERE! 🎉
We’ve got a whole month of bike-powered fun to get you rolling. Join events in your neighborhood to learn new skills, get moving, and connect through bikes—plus you could win $1,000 and other awesome local prizes! 🚲https://hubs.li/Q04fb4nh0

¡Bike Fest ya está AQUÍ! 🎉
¡Tenemos todo un mes de diversión con actividades en bicicleta para ponerte en movimiento. Acompáñanos en los eventos en tu vecindario para aprender nuevas habilidades, ponerte activo y conectarte a través de la bici—¡y además podrías ganar $1,000 y otros premios increíbles!

✨Shout out to our business sponsors:✨ Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC), City of Watsonville, New Leaf Community Markets, BCycle, City of Santa Cruz, Google, Granite, Ortlieb, The Penny Ice Creamery, The Picnic Basket, Current eBikes, Kaiser Permanente

04/22/2026

Bike to Wherever Day is BACK with a twist! Now open to all human-powered commute modes: walk, bike, scoot, or skate and get rewarded with a FREE breakfast-stop along the way!🌯🍩☕️

Meet other commuters, neighbors and supporters and enjoy your reward for reducing those GHGs at one of these meet up spots.
Plan your route --> https://letsmodo.org/walk-and-roll/

¡Bike to Wherever Day está de REGRESO con un nuevo cambio! Ahora está abierto a todas las formas de transporte promovidas por el cuerpo humano: caminar, pedalear en su bici, o patinar y reciba un desayuno GRATIS en el camino.

Conecta con otras personas de su comunidad, y disfruta de su recompensa por ayudar a reducir las emisiones de GEI en uno de estos puntos de encuentro. 🌯🍩☕️